New jersey criminal charge
Defacement of private property, crime of fourth degree; act of graffiti, additional penalty in New jersey
Defacement of private property, crime of fourth degree; act of graffiti, additional penalty is a crime of the fourth degree under New jersey criminal law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:33-11. As a crime of the fourth degree, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range New jersey sets for that offense class. New jersey sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.
Defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:33-11.
What is the penalty for defacement of private property, crime of fourth degree; act of graffiti, additional penalty in New jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 18 months (no statutory minimum) (first-offender presumption of non-incarceration may apply (2C:44-1(e), carve-outs)) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to 10000 usd (no statutory minimum) (or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3)) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about defacement of private property, crime of fourth degree; act of graffiti, additional penalty in New jersey
What degree of offense is defacement of private property, crime of fourth degree; act of graffiti, additional penalty in New Jersey?
Defacement of private property, crime of fourth degree; act of graffiti, additional penalty is a crime of the fourth degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:33-11.
What are the penalties for defacement of private property, crime of fourth degree; act of graffiti, additional penalty in New Jersey?
As a crime of the fourth degree, defacement of private property, crime of fourth degree; act of graffiti, additional penalty carries up to 18 months (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000 (no mandatory minimum) under N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 (current).
Which New Jersey statute covers defacement of private property, crime of fourth degree; act of graffiti, additional penalty?
Defacement of private property, crime of fourth degree; act of graffiti, additional penalty is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:33-11 (Defacement of private property, crime of fourth degree; act of graffiti, additional penalty).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.